Norwood Local Park

Surrounded by parkland and popular park amenities, Norwood Local Park is a popular spot to play in Bethesda! This park features two playgrounds, five tennis courts, lighted basketball courts, two softball fields, a soccer/football overlay field, a soccer overlay field, and two park activity buildings. One activity building is available to rent for birthday parties, meetings, and special events. The other building is currently leased by the Norwood Daycare. M-NCPPC acquired the park in 1937. This park is maintained without the use of pesticides.

While you’re here, enjoy a Picnic in the Park and bring your favorite foods to you!
1. Find the designated signs
2. Take a photo of the QR code to show available restaurants
3. Place your order with the restaurant
4. Voila! Food delivered right to you in the park!

Each park comes with a designated delivery zone, along with multiple picnic areas that are physically distanced. View the Picnic in the Park map here

Norwood/Bethesda Chevy Chase Park Activity Building

The Norwood/Bethesda Chevy Chase Park Activity Building is a unique location for birthday parties, showers, graduation parties, meetings, and other events. Featuring a kitchen and restrooms, the building is centrally located near playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, permitted ballfields, and a picnic area.

Floor Plan

Amenities

Building Amenities

• Shared Parking (40 spaces, two accessible spaces)
• Kitchen (Refrigerator & Warming Oven)
• Picnic Area
• Keyless Entry
• Please note that this facility is not air-conditioned.

Park Amenities

• Basketball courts (Contact Park Permits Office to reserve)
• Tennis Courts (Contact Park Permits Office to reserve)
• Playground
• Permitted ballfield (Contact CUPF to reserve the ballfield at 240-777-2716 or 240-777-2708)

Capacity

45 Max (Standing room only)

Availability

Daily year round, 4-hour minimum time-blocks

• 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
  NOTE: If you would like to extend your event until 11 p.m., please contact the Park Permit office at 301-495-2525 for assistance.

Setup/Cleanup must occur within the 4-hour rental (extra time is not provided).

To tour this Park Activity Building before renting, contact the Park Permits Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to acquire your access and alarm codes to the building.

Rental Fee Includes

• Buildings are rented in 4-hour minimum time-blocks.
• Tables and chairs are included in the rental fee (approximately 4 tables and 50 chairs are provided).
• Renter is responsible for setting up and cleaning areas and kitchen if used.
• PLEASE NOTE: Park amenities are available at this location. Please be aware that some amenities are fee-based and some are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In the case of permitted fields or courts, customers with the appropriate permit have priority.
• See the rate sheet for cancellation, change and other administrative fees.

Rates

• Residents
  Weekdays $30/hour (4 hour minimum)
  Weekends $50/hour (4 hour minimum)
• Non-residents
  Weekdays $40/hour (4 hour minimum)
  Weekends $60/hour (4 hour minimum)
• Public Agencies and Municipalities
  Weekdays $17/hour (4 hour minimum)
  Weekends $32/hour (4 hour minimum)

Reservations

NEW! Reserve facilities and register for classes offered by Montgomery Parks & Montgomery County Recreation through www.ActiveMONTGOMERY.org.

Beginning immediately, you can, register for classes, check facility availability and reserve availability facilities offered by Montgomery Parks and Montgomery County Recreation using ONE convenient system. Visit www.ActiveMONTGOMERY.org to learn more.

Reservations are accepted up to six months in advance for rentals:

Permit Office: 301-495-2525
ParkPermits@MontgomeryParks.org
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Rules and Regulations

All Permit Holders must follow M-NCPPC rules and regulations as well as the specific Guidelines and Conditions of Use as stated on the facility permit. Also, visit with our knowledgeable Permits staff on how to best accommodate and plan your event.